Langkawi Island

Off the coast of Kedah is a
cluster of 99 islands
offering
the best of many worlds:
beautiful beaches, world-
class
infrastructure, mangroves
rich
in flora and fauna, ultra-
cheap duty-free shopping and
fascinating legends.

Langkawi has a lingering
legend woven into its
history.
Ask anyone on the island
about
the tragic story of a
beautiful young lady named
Mahsuri, and you'll hear a
tale of love, jealousy and a
curse that was placed upon
the
island by her for seven
generations.

Today, the seventh generation
of Langkawi's inhabitants has
long come and gone, but
people
here still believe that the
prosperity and blessings the
islands enjoy today and the
passing of the curse is no
mere coincidence. The
mysticism of this legend can
be felt in many parts of this
island, especially at Makam
Mahsuri (Mahsuri's
Mausoleum),
where Mahsuri is said to be
buried.

Despite what looks like a
slant towards tourism, many
of
the islanders are actually
farmers, fishermen and
entrepreneurs. Experience the
beautiful countryside and
peaceful landscape of paddy
fields by renting a car and
taking a leisurely drive
around the island. Some of
Langkawi's most rustic and
memorable views are along the
road that circles the island.

You'll pass small villages
with wooden houses framed by
palm trees, and children
pedalling their old bicycles
on errands. Aside from
experiencing the local
lifestyle, there is no
shortage of things to do in
Langkawi. Head up the
thrilling new cable car to
the
summit of Mount Mat Cincang -
Langkawi's second highest
mountain - for an unrivalled
view of the entire main
island
and beyond.

Other popular destinations
are
the Field of Burnt Rice, Hot
Springs, Telaga Tujuh (The
Seven Wells) and the Beach of
Black Sand. Boat tours are
organised to Tasik Dayang
Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant
Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of
Stories) and Gua Langsir
(Curtain Cave).

For a more intimate time with
nature, go trekking through
the pristine rainforest that
covers most of Langkawi, or
go
on a boat tour of the
mangroves. There are also
opportunities to go for a
dive, or play a round of golf
at some of the 5-star
resorts.
Langkawi also has an
underwater world, with an
underground tunnel that runs
through a giant aquarium,
that
has received rave reviews.

Getting Here

By FerryFerries usually leave the
port
of Kuala Kedah on the
mainland
on the hour from 7am to 6pm.
The ride lasts 1.5 hours.
There are also ferry services
from the mainland port of
Kuala Perlis and the Thai
port
of Satun, both 45 minutes
from
Langkawi.

By AirBoth Malaysia Airlines and
AirAsia have twice daily
flights to Langkawi from
Kuala
Lumpur which land at Langkawi
International Airport. There
are also direct flights from
Penang and Singapore.

Who To Contact

Langkawi Tourist Information Centre

Phone: +604-966 7789/955 7155

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